Category: Sports

The Springbok rugby brains trust will be looking at Saturday’s trial match with an eye on much more than just performance on the day. According to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi the showdown will be all about who exhibits the character required to don the Green and Gold. Springboks looking for warrriors Kolisi said that the […]

Sharks skipper and Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am said he has relished his leadership role as the captain of the Gold squad that will compete in the Springbok Showdown at Newlands on Saturday. The match will be part trial and part training exercise, and it is apparent that all involved have approached this as an opportunity […]

South African football fans may have winced when they heard that another PSL club had been sold, but there are reasons to believe that Sandile Zungu’s acquisition of Amazulu could bring delight for the Usuthu faithful. Zungu has promised to transform the club from relegation-threatened strugglers into a top-four powerhouse and moreover has intimated that […]

Bok plays Bok on Saturday at Newlands, as the country’s best go up against each other in the first ever Springbok Showdown. The rugby season kicked off in style last weekend with four of South Africa’s top franchises on display, and the action continues with this unique exhibition match, which promises to serve up some […]

The Europa League group stage draw has not given the Premier League side’s too many glamour ties to look forward to from 22 October. Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur were handed a tricky Europa League group at the draw on Friday 2 October. Spurs will target progression from their group that includes Belgian Cup winners Royal […]

Rugby World Cup-winners Duane Vermeulen, Elton Jantjies, Steven Kitshoff and Herschel Jantjies expressed their excitement for the Springbok showdown, saying they were looking forward to a thrilling clash. They were also keen to see what the young players in their respective Springbok Green and Gold squads had to offer as they take a step up […]

Kevin Anderson dealt with Laslo Đere to progress to the second round of the French Open at Roland Garros on Tuesday 29 September. Anderson dispatched the Serbian in straight sets winning 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 to book a second round meeting with Đere’s compatriot and 22nd seed Dušan Lajović. Anderson starts strong Former South African number […]

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) voted on Tuesday to explore entering four teams into an expanded PRO Rugby competition as well as retaining a place in a revised SANZAAR competition. The intention is to enter the four Super Rugby franchises into an expanded Pro14 competition while the Cheetahs will be put forward for entry […]

One of the most legendary coaches in South African football history looks set to depart Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of the new season. Pitso Mosimane has, allegedly, accepted an offer to take over at Egyptian giants Al-Ahly. The news, which has emerged on Wednesday morning, is yet to be confirmed by either club. Pitso Mosimane to […]

Former Cricket South Africa (CSA) president, Advocate Norman Arendse is seeking a return, 12 years after he vacated his position at the organisation.  The beleaguered sports body recently placed a vacancy ad, looking for independent non-executive directors. Norman Arendse seeks return to CSA board In an application letter seen by TheSouthAfrican.com, Arendse has put his name in […]